Conference to Highlight Changes in the Neurology and Neurosurgery Fields

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 9, 2016) — The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute will host an accredited event to bring health care providers up to date on care practices dealing with neurology and neurosurgery.

On April 29, health care providers who treat patients with neurological issues from primary care physicians to occupational and physical therapists are invited to join the Practical Update in Neurology and Neursurgery — several forums discussing new evidence-based practices in neurology. Presentations will cover advances in medical management for headache, memory complaints, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and acute ischemic stroke.

The event is free, but participants must register through CE Central before April 11 to reserve a spot. Onsite registration and breakfast will start the day at 8 a.m. in the Pavilion A auditorium of the U.K. Albert B. Chandler Hospital with the welcome and introduction beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event ends at 4 p.m. Participants attending this event will receive free validated parking in the hospital parking garage at the corner of South Limestone and Leader Avenue

To register visit http://www.cecentral.com/live/11652

For questions regarding this event please call 859-218-5074 or email ukneuroeducation@uky.edu

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